Croatian parliament pushes reforms for taxis and short‑term rentals

The Croatian Sabor is debating two major legislative packages. Amendments to the Transport Law aim to tighten regulation of autotaxi services: introduction of distinctive TX registration plates, mandatory continuous checks of driver licences and good‑record status, municipal licensing of each vehicle, and a price‑cap rule that will allow the minister to set maximum fares. Lawmakers highlighted gaps in the current framework regarding digital platforms, with opposition members accusing Uber and Bolt of extracting about €200 million from the country and calling for platform‑specific tax obligations and stronger enforcement against unfair competition.

A separate draft law on hospitality introduces a mandatory registration number for every short‑term rental unit advertised on online platforms, obligating platforms to verify this number before publishing listings. The bill also sets fines of €13 000‑130 000 (or 1‑6 % of platform revenue) for non‑compliance, expands state‑inspectorate oversight to include customs and municipal officials, and tightens rules on non‑family stays, categorisation intervals and the sale of energy drinks to minors. Both packages are expected to be voted on in the coming parliamentary sessions.